Community Calendar: July 18, 2014

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Friday, July 18

Yarn Lovers Open Studio: Fridays from 10 a.m. until noon at the Rutherford County Visual Arts Center, 160 North Main Street in Rutherfordton; free for guild members and $5 per session for non-members; for more information call 828-288-5009.

Pork Chop Supper: Beginning at 6 p.m. at the Union Mills Learning Center, 6495 Hudlow Road in Union Mills; plates are $5 per person and include dessert and drink; all proceeds go towards the center's educational programs and building renovations; for more information call 828-748-7956.

Music at the Mills: Free live bluegrass music featuring Shady Oak Ramblers; 7 p.m. at Union Mills Learning Center, 6495 Hudlow Road in Union Mills; for more information call 828-748-7956.

Camp G.O.L.D. Rush Registration Deadline: Last day to register for the camp by calling the Diabetes Department at 828-286-5062; camp will be on Saturday, Aug. 2 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Foothills Family Campground in Harris; free camp for children and teens ages 5-18 with type 1 or 2 diabetes.

Art Goes Wild: Themed show/sale of art and fine crafts in "wild" themes, designs and colors at the Rutherford County Visual Arts Center; on display through July; for more information call 828-288-5009 or drop by the center.

Barn Quilt Workshop: At the Union Mills Learning Center, 6495 Hudlow Road in Union Mills; 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.; each student will receive a primed 2'x2' plank on the first day of class; students must bring their own paint brushes and one roll of frog tape; lunch provided; to sign up for class call 828-748-7956 or email jconner@unionmillslearningcenter.org.

Southern Wrestling Association: "Hallowed Ground" event at the Forest City Armory on Withrow Road; doors open at 7 p.m. and event begins at 8 p.m.; tickets are $6 and free for kids 5 and under; includes five tag teams, a loser eats dog food match, a two ring battle royal match and more.

Abstract Painting: For adults and middle and high school students wanting to learn basic abstract painting; today through Thursday, 9 a.m.-noon with instructor Roscoe Conn; Rutherford County Visual Arts Center; for more information call 828-288-5009 or visit www.rcvag.com.

Vials of Life Program: Speaker Chad Arrowood will discuss the Vials of Life program and attendees will receive free Vials of Life kits that are recognized by firefighters and EMTs nationwide; 10:30 a.m. at the Rutherford County Senior Center.

Bike Night at Sonic: Every Tuesday evening through Sept. 30, 2014; hosted by Carolina Faith Riders at Sonic in Spindale, from 6:30 p.m. until 8 p.m.; for more information call Bob at 828-287-6882 or Mike at 828-289-1944.

Drawing Fundamentals II: Classes are 6:30-9 p.m. on Tuesdays through July; for adults and high school seniors who have completed the first course; taught by Dorene Chambers at the Rutherford County Visual Arts Center; for more information call 828-288-5009 or visit www.rcvag.com.

British Band Concert: Award-winning English high school band returns for fifth U.S. tour; performing at R-S Central High School at 7 p.m.; free concert but donations are encouraged.

Wednesday, July 23

Early Registration Deadline for GYA Football Camp/Combine: Held on Tuesday, July 29 and open to boys and girls, first through sixth grade; T-shirts and lunches provided; registration fee is $50 and increases to $65 after today; more details and a registration form can be found at gryphonyouthathletics.org.

Art Goes Wild: Themed show/sale of art and fine crafts in "wild" themes, designs and colors at the Rutherford County Visual Arts Center; on display through July; for more information call 828-288-5009 or drop by the center.

Art at Norris Library: On-going project of the Rutherford County Visual Artist Guild featuring work of calligrapher/watercolorist/artist Donna Sabolovic; on display through September; exhibit at the Norris Public Library, 132 North Main Street in Rutherfordton; hours are 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday and 10 a.m.-noon on Saturday; for more information call 828-288-5009.

Open Studio for Artists: Every Wednesday 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and Thursday noon-3 p.m. at the Rutherford County Visual Arts Center, 160 North Main Street in Rutherfordton; free for guild members and $5 per session for non-members; for more information call 828-288-5009.